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1958 Map of Petoskey

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Petoskey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Petoskey serves as the focal point of this 1950s coastal survey, where the urban center meets the waters of Little Traverse Bay. The shoreline reveals a sequence of resort-era communities, from the seasonal character of Bay View and Menonaqua to the established streets of Harbor Springs. To the north, the landscape transitions into the heavily wooded tracts of the Hardwood State Forest, interrupted by the inland waters of Crooked Lake and Round Lake.

Transport and recreation define the region's mid-century identity. The Pennsylvania railroad line tracks through the lake country, connecting Alanson and Brutus while passing near the Harbor Springs Airport. Local landmarks like the Harbor Highlands Ski Club and numerous rural schools, including Gregg Sch and Morford Sch, reflect the community's dispersed social fabric. From the depths of Walloon Lake in the south to the heights of Chandler Hill, the map captures a period of transition between traditional timber-and-rail industry and modern recreational growth.